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Re: Did I behave badly?... [jb_turner] by personatech
Jul 05, 2008 (7:04 am)
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Replying to: jb_turner (Jul 05, 2008 5:20 am)

"Dealer A in NJ gives and OTD price of 30K.
  
Dealer B in NC gives and OTD price of 29K.
  
From your perspective who has the better price OTD?"
 
The point of comparative pricing is to identify the dealer who is willing to provide you the best price. In the scenario above, it could well be that both dealers would offer that car at a before-tax price of 28K. They have no control over the state sales tax, but they do decide what they will charge for base price, doc fees, and even tags.
 
If I live in NJ, that NC price might be very attractive; however, I'm sure that when you register the car in NJ their DMV might expect some additional tax compensation. When I bought a truck in VA some years ago, I had to pay VA state sales tax up front despite being a NC resident, then had to pay NC highway use tax when I registered the car, and then I applied for a refund of the VA tax through the dealer. I would expect a NJ resident would have to go through the same shenanigans were he to purchase a car in another state.
 
Of course, when I shopped around I remembered the hassle of purchasing a car in VA so I kept my search restricted to NC Honda dealers. In that case, including tax in the OTD was helpful.
 
Keep in mind that the OTD prices posted in this forum raise hopes and expectations about what might be possible in negotiations. A NJ reader noting that NC OTD price of $29 is essentially being mislead; it is very possible that no NJ dealer could meet that NC OTD price.
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Honda Financing 7/7/08 by creativecat
Jul 05, 2008 (8:30 am)
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Anybody with insight on what happens to the 0.9% /36 month, 2.9%/ 60 month after the 7/7//08 date? I'm looking to lease a loaded 08 Accord sedan V6 EX-L with Navi, and have invoice-level offers out there, but I can wait until the first part of August if need be.
 
car man, any word on MF/residuals on this car would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: Did I behave badly?... [personatech] by vinnyny
Jul 05, 2008 (10:09 am)
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Replying to: personatech (Jul 04, 2008 12:05 pm)

You did nothing wrong. You gave the salesman fair warning that you were getting quotes from other dealers and even considering other cars. Some dealers would rather take the chance of insulting an educated buyer by offering an absurdly high price because they might catch a few lemmings who aren't prepared to negotiate.
 
However, your salesman's behavior was attrocious. You should write a letter to the GM and send a copy to the owner (probably a company with interested shareholders) as well. You were straight up and honest with him and he treated you like a common sucker. Then he had the audacity to berate you for calling him on his bogus offer? He should be ashamed of himself. The good news is that he probably won't be in the business long...
 
One final thought: if it weren't for the sheep who pay MSRP, buy mop-n-glow rust treatments, accept above-market rate financing, and commit to full-price extended warranties, the rest of us wouldn't be able to buy for less. The dealership has to make money somewhere--but that doesn't give them the right to criticize those who refuse to roll over for them.
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What's a good price by lclemente
Jul 05, 2008 (10:33 am)
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Looking to get an 08 honda accord ex i4 auto. live in NY. what's a good OTD price.
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Re: Did I behave badly?... [personatech] by jb_turner
Jul 05, 2008 (12:12 pm)
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Replying to: personatech (Jul 05, 2008 7:04 am)

When I say OTD I mean including your state tax... everything to drive it away.
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good price for 2008 Honda Accord LX-P in NY by az2000bd
Jul 05, 2008 (1:49 pm)
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I am Looking for 08 honda accord LX-P Automatic , and I am in NY
Please send me good price in NYC and Long Island
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Good price for an Honda Accord LX-P 2008 IN NEW YORK CITY by newguy8
Jul 05, 2008 (5:02 pm)
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ME TOO I am Looking for 08 honda accord LX-P Automatic , and I am in NY
Please send me good price in NYC
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Re: honda July 3 to 7 2008 deal in central FL .. $1000 gas card ...is it true? [2008honda] by duke23
Jul 05, 2008 (5:30 pm)
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Replying to: 2008honda (Jul 04, 2008 11:48 am)

Possibly a good deal , let's see but I would need all the particulars. Most would add the TT&L plus all dealer crap fee's into the otd however. So breaking down the deal , you can buy the LX for $19,000 including destination.
 
$19,000 Accord LX ( AT?) makes a difference. Incl dest.
+ $620 dealer fee's
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$19,620
-$1,000 gas card
 $380 ( online hc ew) /5 = $76 * 2 = $152. Std warranty is 3/36 free so benefit to you , if you consider it cash worthy is 2/24 free.
-$152
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$18468
 
For an at, a decent deal for mt, not so good. Unfortunately your tax will be based on the $19,600 so, $1176. T&l I'll guesstimate at $120-150. So your real otd, $20,946. With $1,152 of freebies for a net price of $19,794 otd. I'd say negotiate it more below invoice, tell the dealer no way you're paying the crap fees and he can keep his freebies. Most likely he is using the promo's to distract the buyer that the deal is going over invoice.
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Re: Sacramento or Bay Area LX-P deals [bloodyhunter] by accordfever
Jul 05, 2008 (10:57 pm)
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Replying to: bloodyhunter (Jul 04, 2008 6:05 am)

Hi,
Who did you deal with at Autowest? Also, how did you get such a good deal? Do you think how you financed it mattered? Thanks - I'm hoping to buy one this week in the Sac area.
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Accord EXL 2008 auto by cuvang
Jul 05, 2008 (11:40 pm)
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Hi everyone,
first time poster. I live in Southern California. I got a quote from Norm Reeves Honda in HB for EXL auto 4 cyn. $ 24000 even OTD $26,189. Can I get better price than this? I have not check around yet, still waiting for emails from other dealers. If you guys have a better deal, let me know. thks

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